ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)

🚀 Celebrating Youth Entrepreneurship at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) Ceremony! Check out some highlights from our NYEA 2024 Awards Ceremony in the video below! NYEA shines a spotlight on youth entrepreneurs who dare to dream big, innovate boldly, and inspire change. This annual event is more than just an awards ceremony—we were here to celebrate youth innovation! This year, we were blown away by inspiring live pitches from youth entrepreneurs reshaping industries, from sustainable agriculture to cutting-edge tech. 🌱💻 🎉 Kudos to all our winners and finalists! Your innovation and resilience are lighting the way for a brighter, bolder future. Let's keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive and see you next year at NYEA 2025! 👋🏼 Ying Ting Goh | Rebecca Lim #ACEsg #NYEA2024 #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship 

In today’s NYEA Feature Series, let’s celebrate RunAI, the app that is redefining running with AI technology!  RunAI is a gamified running app designed to make your running journey fast, fun, and fulfilling. With personalized training plans, virtual competitions, and engaging challenges, we aim to support you in reaching your running goals. 🏃🏻♂️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬?   “Don’t fear judgment—just try things out. As my co-founder Arshan says, “Try before you cry.” At the same time, take calculated risks. Be bold, but think things through to avoid unnecessary setbacks.”     𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐀?  “I’m deeply grateful for the support from my teammates, mentors, friends, and users. Winning such a prestigious award is an incredible honour and reflects our collective effort. It has also opened doors to invaluable connections, which I hope will inspire others to take their first step into entrepreneurship!”    Big Kudos to RunAI, Ernest Soh for winning the Gold Award in the Open Category at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) 2024! 🏆 #NYEA2024 #startups #RunAI #fitnessinnovation 

🎄 This holiday season, we’re celebrating the spirit of innovation, resilience, and community that defines our startup ecosystem! 🎅 From all of us at ACE.SG, thank you for being part of our journey in building and supporting Singapore’s startup community. Here’s to more collaborations and successes in the year ahead! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! ✨ #MerryChristmas #NewYear #ACEsg

Startups, get ready to kickstart the year with our next edition of Innovation Nexus Connect, where we delve into the future of MedTech innovation. Co-organised with Biomedia Holdings, HealthTEC.SG-Singapore Health Technologies Consortium, MedTech Innovator and UOB, explore Building Ecosystems for MedTech Growth and Collaboration through startup pitches, an engaging fireside chat on Unleashing Asia's MedTech Potential: Driving Innovation and ASEAN Impact, in-house consultations, and networking. 🎙️ Meet the Panellists for the Fireside Chat: Glen Lim – Senior Program Director, MedTech Innovator Porshin Ng 黄柏勋 – Assistant Commercial Head, Biomedia Holdings 🗣️ Moderator: Gordon Xiong, Ph.D., Assistant Director, HealthTEC.SG ✨ Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and innovate in the MedTech space. Limited seats available – Register here: https://lnkd.in/gj-MVuka Keith Mun Keat Chong, PhD, MBA, UroMedTech Pte Ltd | Wyle Solomon, Neurotec Asia Pte Ltd #InnovationNexusConnect #startups #ACEsg #ACEvents

Curious about what it takes to build and grow a successful business? Join us from 19-21 February 2025 for our Startup Accelerator: Building and Growing Your Business! Over just 3 days, you’ll gain essential skills and actionable insights to turn your business idea into reality. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Gain a deep understanding of the Singapore startup ecosystem • Build a robust business model and effective go-to-market strategies • Develop your first pitch deck and master storytelling techniques • Explore key topics like startup accounting, legal issues, and fundraising Co-organised by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and ACE.SG, this 3-Day course features expert-led sessions designed to help you take your venture to the next level. 🎓 Bonus: Complete two courses and meet the eligibility criteria for the Startup Grant as a main applicant! (Find out more: bit.ly/cet187 and bit.ly/cet188) Don’t wait! Secure your spot now: bit.ly/ACExSUSS #ACEsg #SUSS #Startups #Accelerator #Entrepreneurship

Discover Your Pathway to Success: Personal Finance & the Entrepreneurial Mindset 🚀 Are you a youth looking to take charge of your financial future while building meaningful connections? Join us for an engaging workshop on personal finance fundamentals and founder sharings with the GoodWhale - Life Investing team, where you’ll gain real-world insights from a local entrepreneur! 📅Date: 18 Jan 2025 ⏰Time: 10AM - 1PM 📍Venue: Lee Kong Chian Public Library, Launch Programme Room, L7 What’s in store? 🔹 Understanding your money and aligning goals for success 🔹 Entrepreneurial principles for personal and professional growth 🔹 Networking opportunities with like-minded peers and startup leaders Secure your spot and kickstart 2025 with knowledge and connections to thrive! Co-organised with National Youth Council Singapore, powered by Discover On My Way with venue partner National Library Board. Limited slots available, sign up now! Discover Your Pathway to Success Personal Finance the Entrepreneurial Mindset #FinancialLiteracy #Entrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment #NetworkingOpportunities #ACESg #GoodWhale #NYC #NLB

#ACEingLeadership: “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” 💪    Meet Andrew Tan, Founder of Asia Startup Network and Country Manager of Wantedly Singapore, who exemplifies what it means to create impact through passion and purpose.     Andrew’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From being honored as one of EDGE’s 35 Under 35 to co-founding Asia Startup Network during the pandemic, his mission has always been clear: Build ecosystems that empower people to help others.     Discover how Andrew is shaping the future of startups and HR Tech with passion and purpose. 👇    Elise Tan Yee Ling   Vivian Lee | Evangeline Leong | Charleen Phor | Linda Nguyen Schindler | Yan Ting Kek | Zelia Leong   #startups #AsiaStartupNetwork #WantedlySingapore #entrepreneurship 

Cheers to Greenponic for securing the Silver Award in the PET Track of the POL-ITE Entrepreneurs’ Challenge at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) 2024! 🥈 As part of our NYEA Feature Series, we're excited to spotlight Greenponic! Check them out below! Greenponic is pioneering a revolution in sustainable agriculture with advanced technology for hassle-free, pest-free, space-efficient, and weatherproof gardening solutions. Their visionary approach to transforming gardening and agriculture inspires a new era of sustainable innovation! ☘️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬? "Be Resilient and Flexible at the same time. The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with challenges, but each obstacle is an opportunity to learn and grow."   𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐀?  “Winning the NYEA is a significant milestone for Greenponic. It validates our mission and inspires us to push further in innovating greener solutions.” Sherman Yong   #NYEA2024 #startups #Greenponic #sustainableagriculture

Calling all founders! 🚀 Want to take your tech startup to the next level? Join the ACE.SG Incubator programme and gain the tools to accelerate your growth! With over 300 startups incubated, with support from 110+ active investors, 150+ mentors in our network, and having facilitated over 50 $50,000 Startup SG Founder Grant applications - ACE.SG is here to help your business thrive! In just 3 months, learn essential skills in workshops on refining your Business Model Canvas, Go-to-Market Strategy, Competitive Analysis, and more. By the end of the program, you will be equipped with knowledge to: • Prepare your startup for organic business growth • Be ready for MVP/POC • Build valuable partnerships with corporates and investors • Secure your first paying customer What you'll get: • Expert workshops ✍️ • Tailored mentorship 🤝 • Opportunities to meet our VC partners  • Preparation to apply for the Startup SG Founder Grant (up to S$50,000) 💵 • Complimentary 3 months co-working space 🪑 • Access to ACE.SG network of investors and partners 🌐 Don't miss out! Register your interest now: https://www.incubator.sg/ #incubator #startups #Singapore #tech #founders #funding #mentorship

💡 Is your startup looking to fundraise or connect with investors? Join our Investors In-Residence session on 21 January 2025 and connect directly with seasoned investors in an interactive small group setting. What’s in it for you? ✔️ Insights on Singapore’s investment and fundraising scene ✔️ Strategies to navigate the fundraising journey ✔️ Personalised guidance to drive your startup’s growth You’ll rotate through 30-minute discussions with investors, tailored to your startup profile. Meet industry experts like: 🔹Chandni J., Plug and Play Tech Center 🔹Jason Su, Farquhar VC (FVC) 🔹Zong Xi SIA, Cocoon Capital Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4uKT4Ri *𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 Jia Le Low | Alwin Fong | Yin Zhang | Lynn Oh #InvestorsInResidence #startups #ACEsg